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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.88, 3,398.52 and 1,291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.88, 3,398.52 and 1,291.92 is: 1,936.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.88 : 3,398.52 = 1,291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.88/3,398.52 = 1,291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.88x = 3,398.52 × 1,291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.88x = 4,390,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,615.96/2,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.00

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